LCSW, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth challenges, and relationship or attachment concerns. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build psychological flexibility, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients understand and heal the parts of themselves carrying pain or protection. I incorporate Psychodynamic Therapy to explore how past experiences shape present behavior, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen motivation and support meaningful, sustainable change. My cultural identity is central to my work. As a young African American woman, I have a deep understanding of generational trauma, systemic barriers, and the resilience that exists within the Black community. These experiences guide me to practice with cultural humility, empathy, and authenticity. I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, validated, and empowered to explore their inner world safely. Ultimately, I am here to walk alongside you, helping you gain insight, build practical tools, and move toward healing, growth, and the life you envision for yourself.
In our first session, we’ll focus on building rapport and getting you comfortable. Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and I want to ensure you feel supported from the very beginning. Together, we’ll clarify your needs and identify treatment goals that will guide our work moving forward. Clients can expect to laugh, cry, hear the truth, and for the focus to be on them!
What sets my therapeutic approach apart is the balance I bring between evidence-based methods, cultural understanding, and deep compassion. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a way that is personalized, flexible, and responsive to each client’s needs. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model—your therapy is tailored to you. We explore the roots of patterns and pain, while also building practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change. I help clients understand why they feel the way they do, and then support them in taking steps toward the life they want.
I’m best positioned to support clients who are navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship or attachment challenges, and those with a history of trauma. I work collaboratively, creating a space where we explore your experiences together and actively work toward the goals that matter most to you. Therapy is a shared process, and I’m committed to walking alongside you as we move toward meaningful change.
I have experience utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients increase psychological flexibility and reduce avoidance-based coping patterns. In my practice, I integrate ACT principles to assist clients in identifying unhelpful thought patterns, cultivating acceptance of difficult emotions, and reconnecting with their personal values to guide meaningful action. I guide clients in values exploration to clarify what truly matters to them in areas such as relationships, work, health, and personal growth. Once those values are identified, we collaboratively develop committed action steps aligned with those values, even when uncomfortable emotions or anxiety are present. Throughout the process, I emphasize acceptance rather than avoidance, helping clients understand that discomfort is often part of pursuing meaningful goals. This approach supports clients in building resilience, self-compassion, and a greater sense of purpose in their daily lives.
I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. In my practice, I use CBT as a structured, goal-oriented approach that promotes insight, skill-building, and lasting behavioral change. I begin by helping clients increase awareness of the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through guided discussion, thought records, and cognitive restructuring techniques, clients learn to recognize distorted thinking patterns—such as catastrophizing or black-and-white thinking—and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives. I also incorporate behavioral interventions such as exposure exercises, activity scheduling, and behavioral activation to help clients challenge avoidance patterns and build confidence through action. CBT sessions often include collaborative homework assignments, which reinforce skills learned in therapy and promote real-world application.
I have experience integrating Attachment-Based Therapy principles to help clients explore how early attachment experiences influence their current relationships, emotional regulation, and sense of self. In my practice, I use this approach to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship that serves as a corrective emotional experience, allowing clients to develop greater trust, security, and self-compassion. I begin by helping clients identify patterns in relationships—both past and present—that reflect their attachment style. This may involve exploring themes of trust, abandonment, dependency, or fear of rejection. Through this process, clients gain insight into how early attachment experiences with caregivers continue to shape their interactions, expectations, and emotional responses.
I have experience utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as an evidence-based intervention primarily for clients struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and avoidance behaviors. In my practice, I use ERP to help clients gradually confront feared thoughts, images, or situations while refraining from engaging in compulsive or avoidance responses that temporarily reduce anxiety but reinforce the cycle of fear. My approach begins with psychoeducation, helping clients understand the connection between obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. Together, we develop a hierarchy of fears and collaboratively design gradual exposure exercises that allow clients to face distressing triggers in a safe, supportive way. I emphasize response prevention, teaching clients to tolerate discomfort without engaging in the rituals or avoidance behaviors that maintain anxiety. Throughout the process, I use mindfulness and grounding techniques to help clients stay present during exposures and practice accepting discomfort rather than fighting it. I monitor progress closely, celebrating small victories and reinforcing clients’ growing ability to manage anxiety independently.
I have experience utilizing Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients explore how their past experiences, unconscious patterns, and early relationships influence their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, I use a psychodynamic lens to deepen insight, enhance self-awareness, and promote lasting emotional change rather than solely symptom relief. I focus on creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, which allows clients to openly explore recurring themes, defenses, and relational patterns that may be operating outside of conscious awareness. Through gentle interpretation and reflection, I help clients recognize how unresolved conflicts or early attachment experiences continue to shape their present relationships and sense of self.